2015 MBA Internship - Research Associate 
Location: US, CA, Newport Beach 
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Internship
Required education: Master's Degree
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Research

Company profile:
Green Street Advisors is the industry leader in real estate and real estate investment trust (REITs) research for over 25 years. Our dedicated research professionals generally cover far fewer companies per researcher than is typical for a securities firm. This specialization, coupled with our independence, allows for exceptionally detailed and timely analytical work while avoiding the conflicts of interest.  Our firm employs over 30 research professionals covering over 100 publicly-traded REITs and all major real estate sectors in North America and Europe. Our mission is to provide unparalleled insight, advice, and service to knowledgeable investors looking to execute the best possible public and private real estate capital allocation decisions. The success of our firm is evident in our proven track-record. View our track record here: #URL_8e9a08c6476d6ea9f4de917acd0dca365e4c56d3a200a78a61d15d19e538f251#  Green Street's North American headquarters is in Newport Beach, California, and our trading desk is in Dallas, Texas. Green Street's European headquarters and trading desk are located in London.

Job description:
Founded in 1985, Green Street Advisors is the preeminent independent research, trading, and consulting firm concentrating on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), other publicly traded real estate securities, and the private commercial real estate markets in North America and Europe. The firm seeks highly motivated candidates with relevant work experience and superior academic credentials to join its acclaimed research team. Green Street offers the unique opportunity to advance a career in equity research as part of a well-respected, experienced and collegial research firm.The Associate will be responsible for the following key job functions:Conduct in-depth and creative analyses of companies, real estate sectors and markets.Collect and analyze financial information to contribute insights and identify investment opportunities.Build and maintain complex financial/valuation models, projections and databases to understand the relative valuation of real estate companies and sectors, and develop investment theses.Become an expert in Green Street’s proprietary Net Asset Value (NAV) pricing methodology for REIT valuation.Prepare and publish research reports working in collaboration with senior research staff.  Associates play a central role in conducting analyses, understanding data and key findings, and contributing insights.  They often prepare the first draft of reports.Present results of analyses and investment recommendations internally with the firm’s senior staff and externally to companies and institutional investors.Participate in training to obtain Series 65 licensing during the first two months. 

Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have:Expected completion of a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from a top-tier school between December 2015 through June 2016. Candidate should possess outstanding quantitative and analytical skills.Intellectual curiosity, a passion for creative analysis, and an attention to detailExcellent communication skillsStrong interest in financial markets and conducting financial research.Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial statement analysisTeam-oriented, collegial attitudeCompletion or progress towards Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred. 

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